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The performance of three-dimensional (3D) point cloud reconstruction is affected by dynamic features such as vegetation. Vegetation can be detected by near-infrared (NIR)-based indices; however, the sensors providing multispectral data are resource intensive. To address this issue, this study proposes a two-stage framework to firstly improve the performance of the 3D point cloud generation of buildings with a two-view SfM algorithm, and secondly, reduce noise caused by vegetation. The proposed framework can also overcome the lack of near-infrared data when identifying vegetation areas for reducing interferences in the SfM process...

Effects of fermentation by Lactobacillus Plantarum NCU116 on the antihypertensive potential of black sesame seed (BSS) and structure characteristics of fermented black sesame seed protein (FBSSP) were investigated. Angiotensin-I-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition and zinc chelating ability of fermented black sesame seed hydrolysate (FBSSH) reached the highest of 60.78 ± 3.67 % and 2.93 ± 0.04 mg/mL at 48 h and 60 h of fermentation, respectively. Additionally, the antioxidant activities of FBSSH and surface hydrophobicity of FBSSP were increased noticeably by fermentation...

BACKGROUND: The co-existence of undernutrition and overweight/obesity has been recognised as a severe challenge in China, with substantial urban-rural disparity. We evaluated short- and long-term associations of urban-rural locality on body mass index (BMI) in Chinese adults overall and stratified by sex, focusing on whether dietary knowledge plays a mediating role. METHODS: We used cross-sectional and longitudinal study designs with structural equation modelling based on the 2004 (T1) and 2015 (T2) waves of the China Health and Nutrition Survey...

INTRODUCTION: Total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) is an increasingly popular surgical option for many debilitating conditions of the elbow. There currently exists a paucity of literature regarding patient and hospital factors that lead to inferior outcomes following TEA. The purpose of this study is to identify independent predictors of increased complication and revision rates following TEA. METHODS: The National Readmissions Database (NRD) was queried from 2011 to 2018 to identify all cases of TEA (n = 8932)...

Data regarding treatment outcomes among childhood TB patients are lacking in Malaysia. The present study aimed to evaluate the treatment outcomes and predictors of unsuccessful treatment outcomes among childhood TB patients in four TB high-burden states of Malaysia. This was a retrospective cohort study conducted at 13 healthcare centers in four states of Malaysia, namely, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, and Penang. During the study period, a total of 8932 TB patients were enrolled for treatment at the study sites, of whom 206 (2...

In this study, hemicelluloses of aspen wood ( Pópulus trémula ) were obtained by oxidative delignification in an acetic acid-water-hydrogen peroxide medium at temperatures of 70-100 °C and a process time of 1-4 h. The maximum polysaccharide yield of up to 9.68 wt% was reported. The composition and structure of the hemicelluloses were studied using a complex of physicochemical methods: gas and gel permeation chromatography, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, 2D nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis...

We propose this variant of the clip technique as a method that assist traction during endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD): traction on the mucosa plane using an hemoclip carrying a surgical silk and three rubber bands, before the incision, to allow easier access to the submucosa space. We propose this variant with the intention of facilitating access to ESD quickly and safely for beginners.

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BACKGROUND: Alagille syndrome (ALGS) is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder caused by mutations in the JAG1 or NOTCH2 gene. It is characterized by decreased intrahepatic bile ducts associated with a variety of abnormalities in many other organ systems, such as the cardiovascular, skeletal, and urinary systems. CASE SUMMARY: We report a rare case of ALGS. A 1-month-old male infant presented with sustained jaundice and had a rare congenital heart disease: Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC)...

This article examines individuals' attitudes toward the involvement of grandparents in family issues in Hong Kong. While existing studies have largely focused on the nature and types of grandparents' involvement in childcare, it is worth conducting a quantitative investigation of the attitudes in the general population about grandparental involvement. Drawing on the 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017 waves of the Family Surveys, the study examined the trend in attitudes toward grandparental involvement with 8932 HK residents...

Background: We aimed to evaluate the characteristics of a stress injury in community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) patients in the respiratory intensive care unit (RICU) and analyze the risk factors, to provide evidence for clinical prevention and treatment. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted in RICU at Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, China. We selected 85 patients with traumatic CAP who were brought in from January 2019 to December 2020 as the case group and 167 patients without traumatic CAP hospitalized in the same period as the control group...

Plant phenology is not only manifested in the seasonal timing of vegetative and reproductive processes but also has ontogenetic aspects. The adaptive basis of seasonal phenology has been considered mainly in terms of climatic drivers. However, some biotic factors as likely evolutionary influences on plants' phenology appear to have been under-researched. Several specific cases of putative biotic factors driving plant phenology are outlined, involving both herbivores and pathogens. These illustrate the diversity of likely interactions rather than any systematic coverage or review...

BACKGROUND: There are few quantitative studies into the effect of comprehensive smoke-free legislation on neonatal and infant mortality in middle-income countries. We aimed to estimate the effects of implementing comprehensive smoke-free legislation on neonatal mortality and infant mortality across all middle-income countries. METHODS: We applied the synthetic control method using 1990-2018 country-level panel data for 106 middle-income countries from the WHO, World Bank, and Penn World datasets...

Background Mexican population databases for autosomal STRs are scarce, and no previous studies have been performed with the Qiagen Investigator 24plex GO! Aim : To analyse the frequency of 21 autosomal short tandem repeat (STR) loci and forensic parameters in individuals from Veracruz state, Mexico. Subjects and methods : A total of 234 unrelated individuals were analysed with the Investigator 24plex GO! Kit, which includes the following autosomal STRs: TH01, D3S1358, vWA, D21S11, TPOX, D1S1656, D12S391, SE33, D10S1248, D22S1045, D19S433, D8S133879, D2S1338, D2S441, D18S51, FGA, D16S539, CSF1PO, D13S317, D5S818, and D7S820...

BACKGROUND: Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) T854A is an uncommon exon 21 mutation in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It was first reported in samples collected after first generation EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) treatment as an acquired resistant mutation to first generation EGFR-TKI. The efficacy of osimertinib, a third generation EGFR-TKI, in these patients was not clear. METHODS: In this study, a total of 8932 NSCLC patients with NGS data were retrospectively analyzed to investigate the molecular characteristics and clinical outcomes of patients with EGFR T854A mutation...

BACKGROUND: Severe eyelid edema and blood accumulation in the submandibular space after preauricular fistula surgery is rarely reported. CASE SUMMARY: We report a 4-year-old girl with eyelid edema and swelling of the submandibular region after preauricular fistula resection under general anesthesia. When drug treatment failed, neck computed tomography examination was performed, which confirmed severe bleeding in the submandibular space. Later, exploration and ligation of the superficial temporal artery were performed under general anesthesia to stop the bleeding...

To achieve the goals of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework, we must identify representative targets that effectively protect biodiversity and can be implemented at a national level. We developed a framework to identify synergies between biodiversity and carbon across the Asian region and proposed a stepwise approach based on scalable priorities at regional, biome, and national levels that can complement potential Convention on Biological Diversity targets of protecting 30% land in the post-2020 global biodiversity framework...

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the associations of different types of carbohydrate intake after breast cancer diagnosis with breast cancer-specific and all-cause mortality. METHODS: We prospectively assessed post-diagnostic intake of total sugar, added sugar, and natural sugar as well as carbohydrate from different sources, among 8932 women with stage I-III breast cancer that were identified in the Nurses' Health Study from 1980 to 2010 and Nurses' Health Study II from 1991 to 2011...

Background: Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a kind of common microvascular complication of diabetes. This study aims to explore the possible links between blood sugar level and albuminuria, providing the exact cut point of the "risk threshold" for blood glucose with DKD. Methods: The relationship between blood glucose and albuminuria was modeled using linear and logistic regression in the REACTION study cohorts (N= 8932). Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated by logistic regression model...

Analyzing the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is challenging due to lacking sensitivity in currently available measures. AD stages are typically defined based on cognitive cut-offs, but this results in heterogeneous patient groups. More accurate modeling of the continuous progression of the disease would enable more accurate patient prognosis. To address these issues, we propose a new multivariate continuous-time disease progression (MCDP) model. The model is formulated as a nonlinear mixed-effects model that aligns patients based on their predicted disease progression along a continuous latent disease timeline...